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This book argues that R.G. Collingwood developed a complete and coherent political philosophy of civilization. In making this case it also demonstrates that Collingwood's philosophical work comprises a unity in which, although there was development, there is no fundamental discontinuity between his earlier and later writings. A philosophy of civilization must situate its subject matter within the full context of human experience and therefore Collingwood's political philosophy of civilization must be situated within the context of his whole philosophy. The book presents the case that Collingwood developed a coherent philosophy of politics and civilization, that this had its roots in both the early and the later work; and that his overall philosophical approach comprises a generally consistent and integrated whole.
Contents
Contents Prefacev Acknowledgements Introduction Abbreviations PART ONE: Philosophical Method And Metaphysics ==================================== Chapter One: The Unity of Collingwood's Philosophy 1 Introduction 2 The Unity of the Writings: A General Outline 3 Expositors and Critics 4 A Central Thread? 5 Style and Terminology in Collingwood 6 Conclusion Chapter Two: Metaphysics and Method: a Necessary Unity 1 Introduction 2 Collingwood and the Characteristics of Philosophy 3 Philosophy and its Method 4 Philosophical Method and the Scale of Forms 5 An Essay on Metaphysics and The Idea of System in Metaphysics 6 Conclusion Chapter Three: Absolute Presuppositions in Collingwood's Philosophy 1 Introduction 2 Beyond Truth and Falsity: Absolute Presuppositions, Thought and Change 3 A Short History of Absolute Presuppositions 4 Philosophical Concepts and Absolute Presuppositions 5 Conclusion PART TWO: The Political Philosophy of Civilization ======================================== Chapter Four: Theory, Practice and the Forms of Action 1 Introduction 2 Theory and Practice 3 Collingwood's Political Theory and Practice 4 The Forms of Action 5 Utility 6 Right 7 Duty 8 Conclusion Chapter Five: Political Action 1 Introduction 2 The Subject Matter of Political Theory 3 Society 4 The Body Politic 5 Ruling and Being Ruled 6 Punishment 7 The Law and Morality 8 Conclusion Chapter Six: Civilization and Barbarism 1 Introduction 2 Civilization and Barbarism 3 Civilization as an Ideal 4 Conclusion Chapter Seven: The Dimensions of Civilization 1 Introduction 2 Man Goes Mad? 3 Complexity and Intelligence: The Role of Critical Thinking 4 Continuity: The Place of Order and Tradition 5 The Vitality of a Civilization: Emotion and the Place of Religion 6 Conclusion Chapter Eight: Conclusion Bibliography Index